Slice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Slice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 73A Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Slice among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Slice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Slice none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Slice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 1828 Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Londonderry Bar & Accommodation Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Slice
What is Slice's food hygiene rating?
Slice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Slice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Slice last inspected?
Slice was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Slice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Slice compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Slice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Slice and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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